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WHAT IS HIDRASEC CAPSULESHidrasec is an antidiarrheal medication with intestinal antisecretory effect containing racecadotril as an active ingredient.The racecadotril thiorphan is a prodrug, which is the active metabolite of this medicine.The intestinal antisecretory effect of Hidrasec begins to manifest within 30 minutes of taking and kept up to 8 hours.Hidrasec is indicated to treat acute diarrhea in adults.

WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONSCheck with your doctor before taking this medicine if:- If you are allergic to racecadotril or any other part of this medicine.- If the patient suffers from kidney or liver failure.- If you have diarrhea with fever or blood in the stool.- If the diarrhea is caused by taking antibiotics.- If the patient is being treated with any other medications, especially if it is Butylscopolamine or phenytoin.Hidrasec contains lactose, bear in mind in the case of patients with intolerance to these sugars.

PREGNANCY AND LACTATIONThere are still not enough safety studies in pregnant or lactating so should not this medicine in this population.

POSOLOGYManaging only adult patients: 1 capsule every 8 hours preferably before meals.Hidrasec treatment must continue until 2 regular bowel movements occur.Stop treatment and consult a doctor in case not notice improvement after 48 h of treatment or if fever.

OVERDOSEIt not yet registered any case of overdose even in patients who have taken much higher than the recommended doses.In case you suffer an overdose or accidental ingestion seek medical attention or call poison control center (+34) 915620420.The antidiarrheal effect of racecadotril can be reversed with naloxone.

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